Category Archives: Holidays

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2020 by

For all of my Irish, part Irish, wish-you-were Irish, and temporarily Irish friends, I lift a glass to your health and happiness! An old Irish/Celtic folk song Of all the money, e’er I had, I spent it in good company, … Continue reading →

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What to eat on St. Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 16, 2020 by

This ^^^ isn’t what I am eating on St. Patrick’s Day, but maybe some day soon! The traditional favorite, accompanied by root veggies and cabbage. My mother called it a “boiled dinner”, and she also made that with ham, as … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day!

Posted on March 14, 2020 by

Reference.com The history of pi dates back to the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians. Babylonians estimated pi as 3.125, and the Egyptians approximated pi to be 3.1605. However, it was the Greek mathematician Archimedes that calculated pi to be between 223/71 … Continue reading →

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Holi festival

Posted on March 10, 2020 by

Commonly known as the festival of colors, Holi is a Hindu tradition in India and Nepal that commemorates the end of winter’s gloomy days. This holiday is so sacred that even local markets and businesses are expected to close up … Continue reading →

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Pączki Day (Detroit Style) aka Fat Tuesday

Posted on February 25, 2020 by

A repeat post with a few minor updates; I won’t be eating these today, but remember them fondly. It’s Pączki Day, and in Detroit that means you should be sure to wear your stretchy pants or, as my old friend … Continue reading →

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America’s first couple, on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

.@realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS are celebrating their 15th #ValentinesDay together as a married couple. We took a quick glimpse back at their love story. pic.twitter.com/sYRP9hsAcP — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) February 14, 2020

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Cartoon of the day …

Posted on February 14, 2020 by
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